Senior AI & Emerging Technology Strategist

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior AI & Emerging Technology Strategist to partner with senior leaders in Investments, Finance, and Technology to evaluate AI opportunities and shape enterprise AI strategy. The role focuses on governance, operating models, and responsible adoption of AI, ML, and other fintech innovations across the organization.

You will translate complex AI concepts into business outcomes, build relationships with executives, and help Vanguard evolve its approach to AI innovation and

Qualifications

• Eight years of related AI/ML experience in technology, governance, strategy, or program leadership.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in Investment Management, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or FinTech environments.
• Experience leading enterprise AI and governance initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience building business cases, roadmaps, metrics, and value realization for emerging tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance AI & emerging technology strategy, governance, and adoption with senior leaders.
• Design governance mechanisms for responsible, scalable AI and ML use.
• Evaluate AI technologies and trends to inform operating models and policies.
• Translate AI strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Develop executive communications and strategic updates on AI initiatives.
• Mentor and guide team members as the AI governance function evolves.

Skills

AI governance

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Enterprise AI

Communication

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Join Vanguard's Global Investment & Finance Systems organization and personally shape how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are governed, adopted, and scaled across Investments, Finance, and Technology. As a Senior AI & Emerging Technology Strategist, you will partner directly with senior leaders to evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunities, shape enterprise AI strategy, and develop the operating models and governance mechanisms that guide responsible adoption of AI and machine learning. You will help define how AI, and other emerging technologies with advanced Machine Learning (ML) methods, quantum computing, and other fintech opportunities are evaluated, governed, communicated, and adopted. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, executive presence, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to continuously learn emerging AI and ML concepts. This individual must be comfortable operating in ambiguity, building relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape, and helping transform strategic vision into actionable outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically minded strategist who can translate complex AI concepts into practical business outcomes, engage executive stakeholders, and help shape and drive Vanguard's future approach to AI innovation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders across Investments, Finance, Technology, Risk, and Enterprise Functions to define and advance AI & emerging technology strategy, governance, and adoption initiatives.
• Personally design and evolve governance mechanisms that support responsible, scalable, and effective use of AI and machine learning capabilities.
• Evaluate AI and other emerging technologies and industry trends to help inform future-state operating models, governance policies, and strategic priorities.
• Develop recommendations regarding AI usage, governance controls, technology enablement, and organizational readiness.
• Partner with business and technology teams to translate AI strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and support discussions regarding AI adoption, governance, education, and implementation priorities.
• Create executive-level communications, presentations, recommendations, and strategic updates related to AI initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Help define guidance, roles, responsibilities, and operating practices that support successful AI adoption across the organization.
• Partner with risk, compliance, legal, and technology teams to support AI initiatives within established governance and control frameworks.
• Contribute to AI enablement, education, and organizational readiness efforts by helping shape training and communication strategies.
• Serve as a thought partner in assessing how AI capabilities may impact future workforce models, operating structures, and business processes.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members as the AI governance and strategy function evolves.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of eight years of related AI/ML experience including one or more of the following: technology, digital transformation, governance, strategy, consulting, or program leadership roles.
• Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience within Investment Management, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or FinTech environments.
• Experience leading enterprise AI, technology, governance, or digital transformation initiatives across multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic roadmaps, success metrics, and value-realization frameworks for emerging technologies.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and building consensus across executive, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives involving technology, risk, compliance, legal, and business teams.
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, AI governance, and responsible AI principles, including experience supporting enterprise adoption and enablement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing enterprise AI governance frameworks, operating models, policies, or technology adoption strategies.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise education, enablement, workforce upskilling, or change-management programs.
• Experience creating executive-level communications, presentations, recommendations, and strategic updates.
• Technical background in software development, data science, machine learning, analytics, or emerging technologies.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.